Senator Binani dumps ADC, joins NDC

Former Adamawa governorship candidate and former senator, Aishatu Dahiru Binani, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move described by party leaders as a significant boost to its growing national profile.

The National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, announced Binani’s defection in a statement shared via his official Facebook page on Friday, revealing that she was formally received into the party by the National Chairman and members of the National Working Committee.

Dickson, a former Bayelsa State governor, said Binani’s decision to join the NDC reflects her belief in the party’s vision of a new Nigeria anchored on ideology, service, inclusion, and national development.

“We thank her for believing in our vision for a new Nigeria and in a different kind of politics,” Dickson said, adding that the party remains committed to promoting inclusive governance.

The NDC leader used the occasion to call on Nigerian women and youths to join the party, stressing that it offers a platform for leadership, service, and meaningful participation in nation-building.

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Highlighting the party’s stance on gender inclusion, Dickson disclosed that the NDC had already adopted an affirmative action policy for women at its inaugural National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

He urged women across the country to leverage the platform to “break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and aspire to elective offices and leadership positions.”

Dickson, who described himself as a long-time advocate for women’s empowerment, said the NDC is positioning itself as a credible vehicle to advance gender inclusion on a national scale.

As part of her integration into the party, Binani has been tasked with working alongside the Adamawa State Chairman, party leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen the NDC’s presence in the state.

Dickson said her role would include fostering unity, building consensus, and deepening inclusion within party ranks.

He expressed optimism that the NDC would continue to expand its base in Adamawa State and across the country as more Nigerians align with its vision for national renewal.

Binani, a prominent politician from Adamawa State, previously served in the Senate and was the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections before her recent political realignment.